scholarly journals Physical characteristics of elite adolescent female basketball players and their relationship to match performance

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azahara Fort-Vanmeerhaeghe ◽  
Alicia Montalvo ◽  
Alexander Latinjak ◽  
Viswanath Unnithan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Aerobic Power ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Game Performance

AbstractThere were two aims of this study: first, to investigate physical fitness and match performance differences between under-16 (U16) and under-18 (U18) female basketball players, and second, to evaluate the relationship between physical fitness and game-related performances. Twenty-three young, female, elite Spanish basketball players (16.2 1.2 years) participated in the study. The sample was divided into two groups: U16 and U18 players. The average scores from pre- and post-season physical fitness measurements were used for subsequent analyses. Anthropometric variables were also measured. To evaluate game performance, game-related statistics, including the number of games and minutes played, points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks per game, were recorded for every competitive match in one season. When anthropometric and physical performance variables were compared between groups, the U18 group demonstrated significantly (p<0.05) higher values in upper (+21.2%) and lower (+27.11%) limb strength compared to the U16 group. Furthermore, no significant differences between groups were observed in match performance outcomes. Only two performance variables, steals and assists per game, correlated significantly with jump capacity, speed, agility, anaerobic power, repeated sprint ability and aerobic power (p ≤ 0.005). These findings can help optimize training programs for young, elite female basketball players.

scholarly journals The relationship between physical fitness and shooting accuracy of professional basketball players

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 408-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haris Pojskić ◽  
Vlatko Šeparović ◽  
Melika Muratović ◽  
Edin Užičanin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Anaerobic Capacity ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Fitness Components ◽  
Game Play ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Competitive Shooting ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Basketball Shooting

The aim of this study was to examine the relationships among physical fitness of professional Bosnian basketball players (n = 38) and shooting accuracy during one basketball season. A related, secondary aim was to examine relationships between basketball shooting assessments and competitive shooting accuracy during game play. Physical fitness components included: muscular endurance and aerobic endurance, lower and upper-body power, speed, agility, anaerobic capacity and anaerobic power. The specific basketball shooting accuracy was assessed by stationary and dynamic shooting assessments. Competitive shooting accuracy was represented by data collected during one basketball season for each player (free throw, field goal, and three-point %). Results of the regression analyses showed that there were significant positive relationships among shooting assessments and competitive shooting accuracy during game play. The relationship was stronger when the dynamic shooting tests were applied compared to the stationary tests. However, few or weak relationships existed among physical fitness components and competitive shooting accuracy. Only the power tests showed to be good predictors for shooting over longer distances. The findings support the inclusion of the dynamic basketball shooting accuracy tests in regular basketball assessment procedures as a valuable testing instrument.

Structure of Physical Fitness Among Young Female Basketball Players (Trends of Changes in 2006–2013)

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (10) ◽  
pp. 2745-2757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Karpowicz ◽  
Małgorzata Karpowicz ◽  
Ryszard Strzelczyk
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Basketball Players

scholarly journals Decisive Factors for a Greater Performance in the Change of Direction and Its Angulation in Male Basketball Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6598
Author(s):  
Francisco J. Barrera-Domínguez ◽  
Bartolomé J. Almagro ◽  
Inmaculada Tornero-Quiñones ◽  
Jesús Sáez-Padilla ◽  
Ángela Sierra-Robles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Sample ◽  
Sport Performance ◽  
Vertical Force ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Functional Movement ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Change Of Direction ◽  
Force Velocity ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Age Category

A study was made to initially evaluate whether the age category directly could influence anthropometric measurements, functional movement tests, linear sprint (30 m) and strength. Moreover, and as the main purpose, this study aimed to examine the relationship between the time execution and angles in different changes of direction (COD) test with the analyzed sport performance variables. A total sample of 23 basketball players (age: 17.5 ± 2.42 years; height: 184.6 ± 6.68 cm; body weight: 78.09 ± 11.9 kg). Between-groups’ comparison explored the differences between basketball categories (Junior, n = 12; Senior, n = 11). The COD variables were divided by the time execution into low responders (LR) and high responders (HR) to establish comparisons between groups related to COD time execution. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to establish correlations between different CODs and sport performance variables. The results showed a greater influence of age category upon COD performance, especially when the cutting angle was sharper (7.05% [Confidence limits (CL) 90%: 2.33; 11.99]; Quantitative chances (QC) 0/2/98), in which athletes need greater application of strength. Moreover, the sharper the angle or the larger the number of cuts made, the greater the relationship with the vertical force–velocity profile (−42.39 [CL 90%: −57.37; −22.16]; QC 100/0/0%). Thus, the usefulness of the f–v profile to implement training programs that optimize the f–v imbalance and the improvement of the COD performance in basketball players is suggested.

Velocity and Power–Load Association of Bench-Press Exercise in Wheelchair Basketball Players and their Relationships With Field-Test Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 880-886 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aitor Iturricastillo ◽  
Cristina Granados ◽  
Raúl Reina ◽  
José Manuel Sarabia ◽  
Ander Romarate ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inverse Relationship ◽  
Bench Press ◽  
Wheelchair Basketball ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Change Of Direction ◽  
Repeated Sprint Ability ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Sprint Ability

Purpose: To analyze the relationship between mean propulsive velocity (MPV) of the bar and relative load (percentage of the 1-repetition maximum [%1RM]) in the bench-press (BP) exercise and to determine the relationship of power variables (ie, mean concentric power [MP], mean propulsive power [MPP], and peak power [PP]) in change-of-direction ability, linear sprint, and repeated-sprint ability. Methods: A total of 9 Spanish First Division wheelchair basketball players participated in the study. All participants performed an isoinertial BP test in free execution mode, a 505 change-of-direction ability test, linear sprint test (20 m), and repeated-sprint ability test. Results: A nearly perfect and inverse relationship was observed for the BP exercise between the %1RM and MPV (r = −.97, R2 = .945, P < .001). The maximum loads for MP, MPP, and PP were obtained between 48.1% and 59.4% of the 1RM. However, no significant correlations were observed between strength and wheelchair performance. Conclusions: Wheelchair basketball players with different functional impairments showed a nearly perfect and inverse relationship for the BP exercise between the %1RM and MPV; thus the MPV could be used to estimate the %1RM. This finding has important practical applications for velocity-based resistance training in that coaches would be able to prescribe and monitor training load. Conversely, the absence of association between BP performance and field tests might be due to other factors such as the wheelchair–user interface, trunk-muscle activity, or propulsion technique, apart from strength variables.

Does Predicted Age At Peak Height Velocity Explain Physical Performance In U13-15 Basketball Female Players?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karol Gryko ◽  
Jakub Grzegorz Adamczyk ◽  
Anna Kopiczko ◽  
Jorge Lorenzo Calvo ◽  
Alberto Lorenzo Calvo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Height Velocity ◽  
Stepwise Multiple Regression ◽  
Peak Height Velocity ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Basic Body ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: The aims of the study were (i) to identify the physical fitness and basic anthropometric characteristics of Polish female basketball players aged 13 to 15 years, (ii) to show the effect of maturity timing on the performance in motor tests and basic body composition parameters, (iii) to identify the index that contributes most to the prediction of performance in the tests of speed, jumping ability, agility, and endurance. Methods: The sample included 925 female Polish players (U13-15). In part 1, maturity timing category distribution were examined within across age-groups. In part 2, the relationship between the anthropometric variables, physical fitness performance was assessed based on maturity timing categories (ANCOVA analysis). In part 3, backward stepwise multiple regression analyse quantified the relationship between maturity timing (group of PHV) and physical performance.Results: ANCOVA results (age, body height, and body mass as covariates) showed in the U13 female basketball players significantly higher sprinting (20m), jumping ability and endurance tests results of the PHV1 group.Better results was observed in U14 female players in PHV1 compared to PHV2 and PHV3 in 20m and jumping tests but opposite trend was observed for 5m sprint and endurance test (distance covered and VO2max). U15 basketball players from the PHV3 group were characterized by better results of jumping abilities, endurance, 10m and 20m sprint and agility (total, S4) tests. Maturity timing (10m), chronological age (5 m, 20 m, agility, SVJ, VJ, and VO2max tests), body height (10m), body mass (10m, 20m, VJ, VO2max), and the interaction between body mass and height (SVJ) were significant (adjusted R2 = 0.02-0.10; p < 0.001) predictors of motor skills. Conclusion: The results can help the coaches to personalize training programs and to adapt the training content to the biological age of the players.

scholarly journals The Effect of Differential Repeated Sprint Training on Physical Performance in Female Basketball Players: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12616
Author(s):  
Jorge Arede ◽  
Sogand Poureghbali ◽  
Tomás Freitas ◽  
John Fernandes ◽  
Wolfgang I. Schöllhorn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Sprint Training ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Differential Learning ◽  
Repeated Sprint ◽  
Counter Movement Jump ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Vertical Jumps

This pilot study aimed to determine the effects of differential learning in sprint running with and without changes of direction (COD) on physical performance parameters in female basketball players and to determine the feasibility of the training protocol. Nine female basketball players completed 4 weeks of repeated sprint training (RST) with (COD, n = 4) or without (NCOD, n = 5) changes of direction. A battery of sprints (0–10 and 0–25 m), vertical jumps (counter movement jump (CMJ), drop jump, and single-leg CMJs), and COD tests were conducted before and after intervention. NCOD completed two sets of ten sprints of 20 m, whereas COD performed 20 m sprints with a 180 degree turn at 10 m, returning to the starting line. Before each sprint, participants were instructed to provide different fluctuations (i.e., differential learning) in terms of varying the sprint. Both groups had 30 s of passive recovery between two sprints and 3 min between sets. A significant effect of time for the 0–10 m sprint, CMJ, and single leg-CMJ asymmetries were observed. Adding “erroneous” fluctuation during RST seems to be a suitable and feasible strategy for coaches to enhance physical performance in young female basketball players. However, further studies including larger samples and controlled designs are recommended to strengthen present findings.

scholarly journals The Influence of Aerobic Power on Repeated Anaerobic Exercise in Junior Soccer Players

2011 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lukas Cipryan ◽  
Vojtech Gajda
Keyword(s):  
Peak Power ◽  
Aerobic Power ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Anaerobic Exercise ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Performance Indices ◽  
Test Protocol ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Anaerobic Test

The Influence of Aerobic Power on Repeated Anaerobic Exercise in Junior Soccer PlayersThe main purpose of the present study is to investigate the relationship between anaerobic power achieved in repeated anaerobic exercise and aerobic power. The study group consisted of 40 soccer players (age 17.3 ± 1.36 years). All participants performed 3 tests: a running-based anaerobic sprint test (RAST), a graded treadmill test (GXT), and a multistage fitness test (20mPST). A statistically significant correlation was found among peak power in the GXT and the maximum (r = 0.365, p=0.02), minimum (r=0.334, p=0.035) and average (r=0.401, p=0.01) power in the RAST. No relationships were found between VO2max obtained from both aerobic tests and any performance indices in the RAST. A statistically significant correlation was found between the VO2max obtained from the spiroergometry examination (GXT) and the calculated VO2max of 20mPST (r=0.382, p=0.015). In conclusion, the level of VO2max does not influence the performance indices in the RAST in elite junior soccer players. It is possible that the modification of anaerobic test protocol or a more heterogeneous study group would influence the results. The estimation of the VO2max in the 20mPST is too inaccurate and should not replace the laboratory spiroergometry examination.

scholarly journals Changes in tactical performance and self-efficacy on young female basketball players

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thiago José Leonardi ◽  
Mônica Cristina Starapoli Martins ◽  
Carlos Eduardo de Barros Gonçalves ◽  
Roberto Rodrigues Paes ◽  
Humberto Jorge Gonçalves Moreira de Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Assessment Procedure ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Competition Period ◽  
Game Performance ◽  
General Scale

Abstract The present study examined changes in tactical performance and self-efficacy amongyoung female basketball players across a 4-months competitive season. Repeated measures preand post a 4-month season in 30 young female basketball players (11.4 to 14.7 years-old) was considered. We applied the Self-Efficacy General Scale and examined tactical performance in a standardized 3 vs 3 exercise in half court. The 3 vs 3 exercise was analysed using Game Performance Assessment Instrument (GPAI) and Team Sport Assessment Procedure (TSAP).We examined changes in tactical performance and self-efficacy using multilevel modelling.Theresults showed that changes of Self-Efficacy scores were not influenced by 4 months of training across competition period, chronological age and years of sport participation, the changes of TSAP performance was influenced only by years of sport participation, and the changes of GPAI performance was influenced only by the period of training and competition games.

scholarly journals Average Game Physical Demands and the Most Demanding Scenarios of Basketball Competition in Various Age Groups

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-174
Author(s):  
Franc García ◽  
Julen Castellano ◽  
Xavier Reche ◽  
Jairo Vázquez-Guerrero
Keyword(s):  
Effect Size ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Basketball Players ◽  
Match Play ◽  
Physical Demands ◽  
Game Analysis ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Total Distance ◽  
Local Positioning System ◽  
Game Performance

Abstract The purpose of this study was to compare average physical demands and the most demanding 60-s scenarios of basketball match-play between five different age groups. Sixty-four male basketball players from five different age groups were monitored across eight regular-season home games. Physical demands were examined using a local positioning system and included total distance covered, distance >18 km·h-1, the number of accelerations (≥2 m·s-2) and decelerations (≤-2 m·s-2). All four game performance variables increased significantly (58.4 - 639.2%) when calculated with rolling average techniques in comparison to average physical demand values. Furthermore, the current investigation found that while Under-12 presented the highest result in relative total distance covered (p < .001; effect size = 0.58-2.01), they also showed the lowest values in the most demanding scenarios of match play and small-to-moderate effect sizes compared with their older counterparts. Both average physical demands and the most demanding scenarios presented an increasing tendency with age when distance >18 km·h-1 in basketball players was assessed. More specifically, the Under-12 age group achieved the lowest values and showed significant differences with the other four teams in both game analysis techniques (p < .001; effect size = 0.53 - 1.32). In conclusion, average game demands are shown to remarkably underestimate the most demanding scenarios of basketball match-play, and there are multiple significant differences between particular age groups.

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